MRB Engineer, Senior- Level 3

Lockheed Martin; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking an Aeronautical Engineer Sr to lead technical investigations of non-conformances and coordinate corrective actions for complex composite assemblies on advanced fighter aircraft. You will support production flow and collaborate across multiple engineering and production teams to drive quality, safety, and airworthiness.

The role includes MRB responsibilities on first shift with occasional off-shift support, plus a rotation to Fort Worth for MRB certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering.
• Experience with CATIA, SolidWorks, Pro Engineer, Unigraphics, or equivalent CAD tool.
• Experience providing engineering support for aircraft production, modification, or sustainment.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations of non-conformances and coordinate corrective actions.
• Support production flow for high-performance aeronautical components.
• Coordinate across Stress/Service Life, QA, Planning, Functional Test, Structures, Systems Design, Safety, Materials and Processes.
• Provide MRB coverage for first-shift operations, including occasional off-shift and weekend support.
• Participate in training and rotate to Fort Worth, TX to obtain Material Review certification.

Skills

Composite structures

Problem solving

Communication

Education

B.S. Mechanical, Aeronautical, Aerospace or Civil Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

Pro/ENGINEER

Unigraphics

Teamcenter

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Aeronautical Engineer Sr for the Materials Review Board (MRB) Team which is responsible for ensuring the airworthiness and quality of complex composite assemblies for advanced fighter aircraft.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Aeronautical Engineer Sr you will be responsible for leading technical investigations of non-conformances, coordinating corrective actions, and supporting production flow for high-performance aeronautical components.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Investigate anomalies, develop technical solutions, and issue dispositions for discrepancies on aerospace parts and assemblies.
• Coordinate across functional areas such as Stress/Service Life, Quality Assurance, Planning, Functional Test, Structures, Systems Design, Safety, Materials and Processes.
• Work closely with the production floor and customer engineering support staff to improve workflow, integrate best practices, and capture lessons learned.
• Provide MRB team coverage for first-shift operations, including occasional off-shift and weekend support.
• Participate in extended training, including a rotation to Fort Worth, TX, and obtain Material Review certification.

What’s In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

You are a hands-on aerospace professional with a strong technical foundation in composite structures and a proven track record of solving complex engineering problems. You thrive in collaborative environments, communicate clearly across diverse teams, and are comfortable working in demanding production settings, including confined spaces and elevated work areas. Your dedication to quality and safety makes you an ideal partner for the F-35 and F-22 programs.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected will need to be able to possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering field.
• Experience with CATIA, Solidworks, Pro Engineer, Unigraphics, or equivalent 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) tool.
• Experience providing engineering support for aircraft production, modification, or sustainment.

Desired Skills

• Experience with CATIA V5 and Team Center
• Experience with metallic and composite design and/ or analysis
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Prior experience/ role with MR Engineering signature authority
• Strong internal and external customer focus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow - both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.